facebook

South Asia News

...Text view

Indonesia's rice stock set to hit record 3.5 mln tons in 2025

Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Monday that the government's rice reserve (CBP) is ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 10:35 pm

Lebanon says 3 killed in Israeli strike on vehicle near Sidon

An Israeli Military statement said the Army struck several Hezbollah terrorists in the area of Sidon

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 10:14 pm

Iran says missile programme defensive, non-negotiable

Irans missile programme was developed to defend Irans territory, not for negotiation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said at a weekly press conference

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 9:56 pm

Protests erupt across Assam over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Guwahati: A strong wave of public outrage swept across several parts of Assam on Monday evening as student bodies, socio-religious organisations, and community groups staged coordinated protests against the alleged persecution of minority Hindus in neighbouring Bangladesh. The protests were triggered by reports of rising violence, including the killing of a Hindu youth, Dipu Chandra [] The post Protests erupt across Assam over alleged attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 22 Dec 2025 9:54 pm

USA EPA Approval Conditions Accepted for Graphene Coating THERMAL-XR(R)

Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. (TSXV: GMG) (GMG or the Company) is pleased to provide a ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 9:26 pm

Saat & Saat Acquires Turkish Apparel Leader Aydinli Group, Expanding U.S. Polo Assn. Markets Across Turkey, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and North Africa

USPA Global is pleased to announce the acquisition of Aydinli Hazir Giyim San. Tic. A.S. (Aydinli Group) by HRK ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 9:24 pm

Indonesia's new fiscal policy: Growth first, levies later

Under President Prabowo Subianto's leadership, the Indonesian government has made raising the ratio of tax revenue ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 7:47 pm

Indonesia seals FTA with EAEU, eyes wider Eurasian market access

The Indonesian government on Sunday (December 21) signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Eurasian Economic Union ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 7:25 pm

BKKPN monitors marine ecosystem amid Gili Meno abrasion project

The Kupang National Marine Conservation (BKKPN) Area Office is monitoring the sustainability of marine ecosystems amid ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 7:24 pm

Families key to protecting children online, Indonesianminister says

Indonesias communication and digital affairs minister said Monday that protecting children in cyberspace depends ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 6:53 pm

Indonesia speeds up driftwood removal after Sumatra floods

The Indonesian government is accelerating efforts to mitigate the impact of recent floods and landslides in Sumatra, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 6:34 pm

Indonesian police foil drug networks ahead of Bali music festival

Indonesian police have dismantled multiple drug trafficking networks and seized large quantities of narcotics that were ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 5:33 pm

Pakistans Asim Munir conferred with Saudi Arabias highest civilian honour

Field Marshal Munir also called on Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of Saudi Arabia, during his official visit to the Kingdom

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 5:12 pm

Junta Chief Warns Voters Amid Expected Mass Boycott of Myanmar Election

Min Aung Hlaing declares refusing to vote in military-held December 28 election amounts to rejecting democratic progress.

The Irrawaddy 22 Dec 2025 4:55 pm

RI Govt expands immunisation drive after Sumatrafloods, landslides

Indonesias Health Ministry is stepping up immunisation efforts in parts of Sumatra hit by floods and landslides ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 4:33 pm

Bonnie Blue banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years

British adult film actress Tia Emma Billinger, widely known as Bonnie Blue, has been banned from entering Indonesia for ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Sumatra floods - BNPB begins building temporary housing in N Tapanuli

Indonesia has begun building temporary housing for residents displaced by floods and landslides in North Tapanuli, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 4:04 pm

Protests against Imran Khans 17-year sentence magnify across Pakistan

Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers are holding rallies in various parts of the country, in protest against the courts verdict sentencing PTI founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi for 17 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana-II case, the local media reported on Monday. On Sunday, the protesters gathered on the main GT Road outside Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 22 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

Gov't allows assistance from international NGOs to enter Aceh

The Aceh provincial government stated that humanitarian assistance from the international community for the Sumatra ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 3:50 pm

SEA Games - Indonesia futsalgold caps long-term plan, captain says

Indonesias national futsal team captain Muhammad Iqbal said the gold medal at the 2025 SEA Games was the product ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 3:42 pm

Motorcycle accidents dominate year-end holiday fatalities: Ministry

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin said fatalities from traffic accidents during the Christmas and New Year holiday ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

After Hadi, another Bangladesh student leader shot in head

The attack took place in southwestern Khulna city, days after the killing of prominent youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 3:12 pm

Prabowo orders measures to secure Christmas, New Year activities

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered government aides and security personnel to take all necessary ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:30 pm

Kachin Forces Reject Myanmar Juntas Move to Restart China-Backed Myitsone Dam

KIO and KIA say public opposition to hydropower project stronger than ever, amid earthquake risk, environmental destruction and mass displacement.

The Irrawaddy 22 Dec 2025 2:19 pm

Indonesia steps up extreme weather mitigation for Year-End travel

Indonesia is stepping up mitigation measures against extreme weather to ensure safe travel during the Christmas and ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:08 pm

KIOXIA SSDs Achieve Compatibility with Microchips Adaptec SmartRAID 4300 Series RAID Storage Accelerator

-Kioxia Corporationtoday announced that its 2.5-inch KIOXIA CM7 Series Enterprise PCIe5.0 NVMe ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 2:07 pm

NCP leader shot in head as political violence escalates in Bangladesh

Guwahati: Amid ongoing unrest following the killing of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson Sharif Osman Hadi, Bangladesh has seen another violent incident targeting a student political leader. Muhammad Motaleb Sikdar, a senior member of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and head of its labour wing, was shot in the head by unidentified assailants in Khulna. The attack [] The post NCP leader shot in head as political violence escalates in Bangladesh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 22 Dec 2025 2:06 pm

Jakarta to celebrate new year without fireworks

Jakarta Deputy Governor Rano Karno said the New Year celebration from 2025 to 2026 in Jakarta will be marked in a ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:57 pm

Indonesia speeds up telecom recovery in disaster-hit Sumatra

Indonesias communications ministry has dispatched telecommunications equipment to accelerate network recovery ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:54 pm

Baznas sets up 117 relief posts for disaster-hit Sumatra

The Indonesian National Alms Agency (Baznas) has set up a total of 117 relief posts dedicated to supplying essential ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:46 pm

Jakarta police deploy 5,044 personnel for Christmas, New Year security

The Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Police, known as Metro Jaya Police, have deployed a total of 5,044 personnel to secure ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 1:31 pm

When Sumatra floods meet palm oil and biofuel ambitions

Flash floods and landslides that struck three provinces on the island of Sumatra Aceh, North Sumatra, and ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:59 pm

Myanmar Mystics Divine Future After Ill-Augured Election

There may be trouble ahead, but in a culture of everyday uncertainty like Myanmar, there is also always hope of a spiritual fix.

The Irrawaddy 22 Dec 2025 12:57 pm

Jakarta to roll out new worker incentives, including free transport

The Jakarta Provincial Government will roll out a range of worker incentives including free public transportation, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:12 pm

Ministry allows public to use driftwood from flood debris

The Ministry of Forestry allows the public to utilize driftwood accumulated in areas affected by flash floods in Aceh, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:04 pm

Lawlessness multiplied under Yunus, Sheikh Hasina blames interim government for Bangladesh violence

The former Bangladesh PM alleged that the government of Muhammad Yunus has placed people with links to extremist ideologies in power

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 12:03 pm

Govt plants 1,000 trees in Cisadane headwaters for disaster mitigation

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has initiated the planting of 1,000 trees in the headwaters of the Cisadane ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 12:02 pm

Ministry pushes eastern Indonesia's economy through TEKAD

Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Yandri Susanto encouraged the growth of eastern ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:50 am

BNPB aids response to flash floods at Guci Tegal hot spring

The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) is assisting the local government in handling the impact of the flash ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:44 am

Govt develops avocado agrotourism at Tanjung Banun transmigration site

The Ministry of Transmigration is developing avocado agrotourism at the Tanjung Banun transmigration site in Batam, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:42 am

Tremors from Mount Semeru lava flood lasted over three hours

Tremors from rain-induced lava floods on Mount Semeru continued for over three hours, leading to rising water levels ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:26 am

Two more arrested in lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh

Guwahati: Two additional people were arrested on Sunday in connection with the lynching of a Hindu man in Mymensingh, bringing the total number of suspects to 12, according to police and Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) sources, reported The Daily Star. The victim, 25-year-old garment worker Dipu Chandra Das, was attacked by a mob over alleged [] The post Two more arrested in lynching of Hindu man in Mymensingh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 22 Dec 2025 11:15 am

Tiiny AI Reveals World's Smallest Personal AI Supercomputer, Verified by Guinness World Records

Tiiny AI Inc. (www.tiiny.ai), a US deep-tech AI startup, today unveiled the world's smallest personal AI ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 11:00 am

eclicktech and Alibaba Cloud Release the 2026 Global AI Marketing Trends and Value White Paper

Global intelligent marketing companyeclicktech has partnered withAlibaba Cloudto launch ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 10:50 am

DKSH Healthcare Launches Three-Part Whitepaper Series Showcasing Asia Pacific's Growing Healthcare Outsourcing

DKSH Business Unit Healthcare has developed its 2025 Whitepaper Series on Commercial Go-To-Model Trends, ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 10:48 am

U.S. Justice Department restores Trump photo to public database of Epstein files

The photo showing a desk with an open drawer containing a photo of Mr. Trump with various women was initially flagged for review to protect potential victims

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 10:13 am

Gov't developing tourism potential in Tj Banun transmigration area

The Ministry of Transmigration is preparing a tourism-based entrepreneurship program to be developed in the Tanjung ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 9:12 am

Malaysian court rejects former Prime Minister Najib Razaks bid to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest

The court ruled that a rare royal order issued by the nation's former king was not valid and not made in accordance with constitutional requirements

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 9:03 am

No leads yet on Hadi murder prime suspect, say Bangladesh police

Guwahati: Bangladesh Police said on Sunday that they have no concrete information on the whereabouts of Faisal Karim Masud, the prime suspect in the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi. The statement came a day after Hadis Inqilab Mancha party issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the interim government on Saturday, demanding visible progress in [] The post No leads yet on Hadi murder prime suspect, say Bangladesh police appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 22 Dec 2025 8:40 am

130 schoolchildren and staff abducted in Nigeria last month have been released, police say

No group has claimed responsibility for the Nov 21 abduction, but locals blamed armed gangs that target schools and travellers in kidnappings for ransoms across Nigeria's conflict-battered north

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 8:13 am

Nicki Minaj surprises conservatives with praise for Trump, Vance at Turning Point USA summit

Last month, the artist shared a message posted by Mr. Trump on his Truth Social network about potential actions to sanction Nigeria, saying the government is failing to rein in the persecution of Christians

The Hindu 22 Dec 2025 7:45 am

Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Contract to Deliver Beechcraft T-6 Texan II Integrated Training System to Japan

-Textron Aviation Defense LLC, aTextron Inc.(NYSE:TXT) company, today announced that the company has ...

Antara News 22 Dec 2025 7:21 am

Imran Khan calls for nationwide potests after 17-year sentence

Islamabad: More than 1,300 police officers and security personnel were deployed across Rawalpindi on Saturday to maintain law and order after former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan urged his supporters to launch countrywide demonstrations against his 17-year jail term in a corruption case. Khan, 73, and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 21 Dec 2025 11:43 pm

India suspends visa operations in Chittagong amid Bangladesh unrest

Guwahati: India halted all visa services at its Visa Application Centre in Chittagong, Bangladesh, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, indefinitely, citing heightened security concerns after widespread unrest in the country, local media reported. The move followed the death of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who had emerged during last years student-led protests that [] The post India suspends visa operations in Chittagong amid Bangladesh unrest appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Dec 2025 11:28 pm

CDF Asim Munir tells Afghan Taliban to choose between TTP and Pakistan

The CDF further said that no one could order jihad in an Islamic state other than the state itself

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 10:00 pm

Indonesia ensures stable cattle prices ahead of Christmas and New Year

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has ensured that live cattle stocks and prices at the producer level remain ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:54 pm

Indonesia calls for 3040 year urban planning for sustainable cities

Secretary General of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Tomsi Tohir, highlighted the importance of comprehensive urban ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:41 pm

PLN fully restores power in Aceh after devastating Sumatra floods

State electricity company PT PLN confirmed that it has fully restored the electricity distribution system in Aceh ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:23 pm

Indonesia pushes cattle associations to boost beef output

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryono has called for an active role from cattle farmer associations ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:09 pm

France will build new aircraft carrier, President Macron tells troops

President Emmanuel Macron addressedFrench troops gathered at a military base in Abu Dhabi

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 8:06 pm

Indonesia to expand Red and White Fishing Villages to 100 locations

The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is set to establish Red and White Fishing Villages (KNMP) in 35 additional ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 7:54 pm

Indonesia launches Dana Paramita Buddhist charity fund

Indonesias Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar has launched Dana Paramita, a charitable fund designed ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 7:36 pm

Indonesia promotes tempeh as a culinary tool of gastrodiplomacy

Culture Minister Fadli Zonhas encouraged food experts, chefs, and culinary entrepreneurs to support ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 5:21 pm

Dhaka University's Bangabandhu Hall renamed Osman Hadi Hall: report

We are removing it based on students' verdict, Hall Council V-P said when asked whether the hall council leaders had obtained permission to erase the graffiti and name

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 5:15 pm

Indonesia sets Rp11B for heritage recovery after Sumatra floods

Indonesias Ministry of Culture announced on Sunday that it has prepared an initial budget of around Rp11 billion ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

Government mobilizes seven water tankers in flood-hit Central Tapanuli

The central government has mobilized seven water tanker trucks to supply clean water to residents affected by floods ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:40 pm

TNI provides trauma healing for children after deadly Aceh floods

The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) has provided psychosocial support to children at the Balee Panah evacuation ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:30 pm

Powering NTB without dependence, redefining Indonesia's energy policy

The lights at the West Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Barat/NTB) Governor's Office are now on without interruption, ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:20 pm

Govt implements traffic controls at Merak Port amid holiday surge

The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has implemented traffic management measures at Merak Ferry Port in ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 4:03 pm

SOE economic policy shift puts workers at center, unions urged to act

Indonesian labor unions must strengthen research-based advocacy, social dialogue and financial literacy to prepare ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 3:45 pm

Ten arrested over mob lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh

Guwahati: Ten people have been arrested in connection with the killing of 25-year-old Hindu man Dipu Chandra Das in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended seven suspects, while the police arrested three others. Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladeshs Interim Government, confirmed the arrests on X, stating that all ten individuals were detained [] The post Ten arrested over mob lynching of Hindu youth in Mymensingh appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Dec 2025 2:35 pm

Indonesia's Prabowo highlights national resilience amid Sumatra floods

President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the governments commitment to working in synergy with all elements of the ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 2:24 pm

VP Gibran begins three-day working visit to N Sumatra, N Sulawesi

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has begun official visits to North Sumatra and North Sulawesi provinces from ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 1:34 pm

Prabowo approves regulation to govern police in civil positions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has approved plans to draft a government regulation (PP) that will ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 12:42 pm

Inqilab Mancha warns of protests if Hadis killers are not arrested today

Guwahati: Protests intensified on Saturday as Inqilab Mancha, a student-led political and cultural platform in Bangladesh, issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Home Affairs Adviser, demanding the immediate arrest of those responsible for the killing of its spokesperson, Sharif Osman Hadi. Addressing a protest rally at Shahbagh, Dhaka Inqilab Mancha member secretary Abdullah Al Jaber [] The post Inqilab Mancha warns of protests if Hadis killers are not arrested today appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Dec 2025 12:41 pm

Victims, lawmakers criticize partial release of Epstein files

Democrats on Saturday (December 20) demanded answers after one image that included a photo of Mr. Trump was no longer visible in the Justice Departments online release

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 12:10 pm

Between the banks: Reimagining the Ganga Water Treaty in an era of strained India-Bangladesh waters

Once hailed as a diplomatic breakthrough, the Treaty now faces mounting pressures hydrological, ecological, political, and geopolitical

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 12:08 pm

Jakarta Christmas Market features 40 MSMEs at Lapangan Banteng

The Jakarta Provincial Government is hosting the 2025 Christmas Creative Market at Lapangan Banteng Park, featuring 40 ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 12:05 pm

12 Stories That Explain Myanmars Military-Run Elections

As the junta readies to hold its sham vote, The Irrawaddy revisits a collection of stories that examine the militarys long history of rigging polls to entrench its rule.

The Irrawaddy 21 Dec 2025 10:34 am

PEC condemns murder of scribe, attacks on Bangladesh newspapers

Geneva: Expressing serious concern over the volatile situation in Bangladesh following the murder of a young leader, the global media safety and rights body Press Emblem Campaign (PEC) urged the caretaker government in Dhaka to ensure safety and security for the media fraternity across the South Asian country. Condemning the incidents in which digital media [] The post PEC condemns murder of scribe, attacks on Bangladesh newspapers appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 21 Dec 2025 10:00 am

10 killed, 10 injured as gunmen open fire in South Africa: police

The motive for the shooting at Bekkersdal, 40 kilometres southwest of the city, was also unknown, police told

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 9:57 am

Indonesia to boost coastal economy with 1,000 fishing villages

Indonesia will build 1,000 Red and White fishing villages nationwide to boost coastal incomes, expanding a ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:40 am

EIG Acquires a 49.87% Stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per (TgP)

-EIG, through its managed investment vehicles, acquired a 49.87% equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Per ...

Antara News 21 Dec 2025 9:38 am

UN Court to Hold Myanmar Genocide Hearings in January

The hearings will examine witness testimonies, expert evidence, and oral arguments on whether Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in 2017.

The Irrawaddy 21 Dec 2025 9:38 am

San Francisco outages leaves 130,000 without power

The power failure left a large swath of the northern part of the city in the dark, beginning with the Richmond and Presidio neighborhoods and areas around Golden Gate Park in the early afternoon and growing in size.

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 7:58 am

U.S. intelligence indicates Putin's war aims in Ukraine are unchanged

The intelligence also contradicts the Russian leaders denials that he is a threat to Europe

The Hindu 21 Dec 2025 7:14 am

India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks

The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.

BBC 21 Dec 2025 6:48 am

Bangladesh on edge as protesters demand home advisers resignation after Osman Hadis death

Tens of thousands of people attend slain leaders funeral under tight security; Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said Hadi would never be forgotten and would live on through the lessons he left for the nation

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 8:58 pm

UN urges Rwanda to leave eastern Congo, extends peacekeeping mission for year

The UN's most powerful body condemned an offensive by the Rwanda-backed M23, demanded that Rwanda stop supporting the rebels and withdraw its troops

The Hindu 20 Dec 2025 8:32 pm

Minister confirms Indonesia runner-up position at 2025 SEA Games

Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said Indonesia is likely to finish as runner-up at the 2025 SEA Games in ...

Antara News 20 Dec 2025 8:24 pm